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Election 2011: Town-by-town coverage

By Lissa Harris
11/6/11 - 11:25 pm

Photo by Flickr user Ann Douglas. Published under Creative Commons license.

This year, voters go to the polls on November 8. Because it's an odd year, it's local-election season, with most towns in the Catskills and across New York State electing supervisors, town board members and other municipal leaders.

We've assembled a town-by-town guide to local elections throughout the Catskills. For towns in Ulster, Schoharie, Delaware and Greene counties, we have scanned in and posted sample ballots that feature the slate of candidates exactly as you will see them at the polls on Tuesday. These sample ballots come from each county's Board of Elections. (We're missing sample ballots for Sullivan County because we weren't able to drive there and collect the ballots in time, but we have posted a comprehensive list of all the candidates running for office in the county.)  Read more

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2/2/12 - 4:19 pm

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The cost of local food: A Schoharie County farmer defends her prices

By Lissa Harris
2/1/12 - 11:34 am

Photo: Jacob Heymann Butcher Shop, 345 Sixth Avenue, New York City. Taken in 1938 by WPA photographer Berenice Abbott. Source: Flickr.

Local farmer Shannon Hayes, who raises grass-fed pigs, cows, sheep and chickens at Sap Bush Hollow Farm in West Fulton, has an essay in Yes Magazine this week about why she charges $7.50 a pound for ground beef -- and why that's just fine.

Every week, we meet someone who tells us the prices are too high.

In fact, at those prices, the average net income for our family members has maxed out at $10 per hour. But part of our job is to hold our chins up and accept weekly admonishment for our inability to produce food as cheaply as it can be found in the grocery store.  Read more

CWC funds stream debris removal

By Lissa Harris
1/31/12 - 12:52 pm

A photo of a Catskills streambank post-Irene, from the Catskill Watershed Corporation website.

Five months after the Irene and Lee floods, streams all across the Catskills region are still clogged with downed trees, trash, pieces of trailers, and other miscellaneous debris. It's a sad spectacle for anyone driving along the banks of the Schoharie or the Esopus -- and more critically, the debris still scattered in the streams could become dangerous if the area floods again.

Funding for stream cleanup has been slow in coming, especially from state and federal sources that some local towns hoped would help. But in December, the Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC) stepped in to help, setting aside $2.5 million for debris clearing.  Read more

Church treasurer charged with stealing over $100,000

By Lissa Harris
1/30/12 - 2:56 pm

54-year-old Emma Maxwell was arrested last week, on charges of stealing over $100,000 from the Breakabeen/North Blenheim Presbyterian Church, where she was the treasurer. Several news outlets report that Maxwell turned herself in.

The Times-Union reports:

Authorities on Thursday announced the arrest of Emma Maxwell, 54, of Fulton on at least one count of second-degree grand larceny.

But details about how the theft occurred and over what period of time were not immediately available. Officials said they planned to hold a press conference on the arrest Monday.

ABC News 10 spoke with a neighbor:  Read more

More bobcats could mean more bobcat hunting in New York State

By Lissa Harris
1/30/12 - 8:44 am

Photo of bobcat by Flickr user ucumari. Published under Creative Commons license.

New York's bobcat population is growing, says the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The elusive cats, found mostly in the Catskill, Taconic and Adirondack mountains in the state, are increasingly moving into central and western New York.

The DEC thinks the state's growing bobcat population can sustain an expanded hunting season. The agency is considering allowing bobcat hunting in territory where it is currently off-limits, and in some places extending the season. The AP reports:

Trappers and hunters have killed about 400 to 500 bobcats a year in recent years. Some bobcats are stuffed by taxidermists, but most are killed for their pelts, which sell for $50 to $200.

DEC estimates that fewer than 100 additional bobcats a year will be killed if its plan takes effect.  Read more

Got flood damage? New grants available for businesses and municipalities are now taking applications

By Julia Reischel
1/25/12 - 9:40 am

Above: Flood damage from Tropical Storm Irene in the Greene County town of Lexington. Photo taken on August 30, 2011, by Flickr user kimmcg. Posted in the Watershed Post Flickr pool.

Two big grant programs for storm-ravaged businesses, property-owners, farms, nonprofits, towns, and counties were unveiled yesterday by New York's Empire State Development agency and the Department of Environmental Conservation.

The first program is a $21 million program aimed at businesses across the state and administered by Empire State Development. It will hand out grants of up to $20,000 each to farms, multi-dwelling property owners, small businesses, and NGOs that have "sustained direct, physical flood-related damage related to Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee." Business must apply by March 16.   Read more

SOLD OUT: Standing with Schoharie - a benefit concert to aid Schoharie County hurricane recovery

February 4, 2012 - 7:00pm

Above: Main Street Schoharie, Post-Irene.

Standing with Schoharie - a benefit concert to aid Schoharie County hurricane recovery will feature an evening of music; all proceeds will go to Schoharie Recovery, Inc. which is working to assist residents of Schoharie in their rebuilding efforts.

Featured at the event will be:

Martin Rivas -  A mainstay at several renowned NYC venues including The Bitter End and the Rockwood Music Hall, Martin is currently recording his sixth album. He championed a compilation album entitled “After the Flood”, bringing 43 artists together to raise thousands for upstate New York residents affected by Irene. This album is available for purchase here.    Read more

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Congressman Tonko visits Schoharie tomorrow to talk flood recovery

By Lissa Harris
1/20/12 - 12:34 pm

On Saturday, January 21, Congressman Paul Tonko (D, NY-21) will host a town hall meeting in the village of Schoharie to discuss flood recovery in the region.

The meeting will be held from noon to 1:30pm in the Schoharie High School Auditorium, 136 Academy Drive.

Before the meeting, Tonko will also tour Middleburgh and Schoharie to talk with business owners and volunteers.

The schedule, according to a press release issued today by Tonko's office:

 MIDDLEBURGH TOUR

  • 8:30 A.M.: Mrs. K’s Kitchen, 318 Main Street, Middleburgh
  • 9:00 A.M.: Middleburgh Hardware, 316 Main Street, Middleburgh
  • 9:30 A.M.: The Conglomerate, 331 Main Street, Middleburgh

SCHOHARIE TOUR  Read more

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